Born Name:  Rita Carol Rudner

Born Date:  September 17, 1953

Born Place:  Miami, Florida

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, actress

Brief Biography:  Rita Rudner is known for her rapid-fire, epigrammatic one-liners and distinctively witty observations about marriage, dating, and aging, she made history by running the longest-running solo comedy show on the Las Vegas Strip, selling over 2 million tickets.

Early Life and Broadway Career:
Rudner's early ambition was to be a dancer. She moved to New York City at the age of 15 and spent a decade as a Broadway dancer. She performed in the original chorus lines for legendary productions such as Follies and Mack & Mabel.

Transition to Stand-Up Comedy:
While working in the theater, Rudner noticed a severe lack of female comedians in New York City. Feeling that dancing was taking a toll on her body, she decided to shift careers at the age of 25. Inspired by masters of comedic timing like Woody Allen and Jack Benny, she developed a relaxed, self-deprecating style.

Rise to Fame (1980s–1990s):
Rudner quickly rose to prominence during the 1980s comedy boom. She secured major television exposure through:
The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson
Late Night with David Letterman
Multiple hit HBO comedy specials, including Born to Be Mild (1990) and Married Without Children (1995).Late Night with David Letterman